LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

At Daniel Defense

Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to

honor God and defend Freedom

is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

We are seeking a

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

to play a critical role in this effort. This high-impact leader will drive cross-functional process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology to achieve measurable business results. The Black Belt will lead multiple improvement teams, coach Green Belts, and collaborate with leadership to ensure improvements are translated into

sustainable operational and financial gains

aligned with Daniel Defense’s mission and growth objectives.

Strong competence in Value Stream Mapping and Supply Chain Optimization is highly desired

to support end-to-end value creation across our enterprise.

As Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below :

Essential Functions :

Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

Lead multiple

cross-functional process improvement teams

using Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Partner with leadership to

identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact projects .

Drive

sustainable operational improvements

that translate into

measurable financial gains .

Coach and mentor

Green Belts

and other team members on Lean Six Sigma tools and best practices.

Utilize

Value Stream Mapping

and

Supply Chain Optimization

methodologies to drive end-to-end improvements.

Actively contribute to the evolution and deployment of the

Daniel Defense Business Excellence System (DDX)

and foster a culture of

continuous improvement

across all functions.

Support

operations, administrative, and commercial

excellence initiatives across the enterprise.

Report to the Sr. Director, Transformation (Master Black Belt).

Key Impact Areas :

Project Leadership & Execution

Lead

2–4 Lean Six Sigma projects concurrently , driving measurable impact on

operations, quality, delivery, cost, supply chain, and business processes .

Execute

6 or more significant projects per year , delivering productivity improvements aligned with financial goals.

Utilize

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

and

Supply Chain Optimization

techniques to drive improvements in flow, efficiency, lead time, inventory, and service.

Partner with leadership to

align project priorities

with business needs and strategic objectives.

Translate process improvements into

standardized work and production specifications .

Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with

DMAIC

and

Kaizen

standards.

Consistently identify and surface

new project opportunities

to improve the business.

Capability Building & Coaching

Coach and mentor

multiple Green Belt projects

annually.

Provide training, coaching, and support for

Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology

to both salaried and hourly team members.

Actively support

Continuous Improvement and shop floor training processes

in collaboration with the Performance Excellence team.

Contribute to the development and deployment of

DDX

and Lean Six Sigma training programs across the organization.

Collaboration & Business Impact

Work cross-functionally with

Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Administrative

teams.

Collaborate with Finance to

quantify and validate financial impact

of improvement projects.

Support business unit, divisional, and enterprise-wide

Business Excellence initiatives .

Serve as a

change agent

to drive adoption of Lean Six Sigma principles and sustain improvements.

Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment, and a positive work environment

Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required;

Technical degree preferred

(Engineering highly preferred for manufacturing-related functions).

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

(required).

5–10 years

of relevant industry experience with progressive leadership and business impact.

Proven track record of

successfully executing Lean Six Sigma projects

in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing Lean Six Sigma capability at all levels.

Strong

financial acumen , with ability to create financial models, support project selection, and determine net value to P&L.

Proficient in

Minitab ,

Microsoft Office Suite ,

Visio , and

SharePoint .

Strong working knowledge of

Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology .

2+ years of experience as a certified Black Belt

with a documented project portfolio (preferred).

Strong competence in

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

and

Supply Chain Optimization

(highly desired).

Technical & Leadership Strengths

Proven ability to lead

DMAIC, Kaizen , and

Value Stream Mapping

projects to successful completion.

Demonstrated ability to optimize

end-to-end processes , including supply chain and value streams.

Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor both technical and non-technical employees.

Skilled decision-maker and

systematic problem solver .

Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills — able to work across all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership.

Demonstrated ability to

drive change , build teams, and foster collaboration.

Personal Attributes

Passion for

Continuous Improvement

and operational excellence.

High degree of

initiative ,

urgency , and

accountability .

Strong communicator with ability to engage across all organizational levels.

Positive, collaborative team builder.

Willingness to travel as needed (estimated

up to 80%

depending on project requirements).

Committed to upholding

Daniel Defense’s standards

for

integrity, safety, and a positive work environment .

Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing 50 pounds.

Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day.

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights / lasers, etc.

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and / or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability employer and promotes a "Drug Free Workplace".

Note :

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job.

Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at will employer.

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